Haskell County, Oklahoma Natural Disaster Risk
FEMA National Risk Index assessment · OK
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 31th
Haskell County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 30.5, 31th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $9M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Risk Overview
Overall natural disaster risk in Haskell County is very low, with a National Risk Index score of 30.5 out of 100 — placing it in the 31st national percentile and among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The score blends Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across all 18 FEMA hazard types.
Risk here concentrates in drought (extended dry periods that stress water supplies and agriculture) at High risk — $2M in expected annual loss and about 23.41 events per year; wildfire (uncontrolled fires that spread across wildland and into communities) at Medium risk — $2M in expected annual loss and about 0.02 events per year; and ice storm (freezing rain that coats surfaces in heavy, damaging ice) at Medium risk — $328K in expected annual loss and about 1.43 events per year. Across all hazards, FEMA estimates $9M in expected annual loss for a population of 12K.
Beyond physical exposure, Haskell County has a medium social vulnerability rating (how susceptible the population is to harm) and a very low community resilience rating (its capacity to prepare for and recover from disasters). Both measures sit toward the lower end, indicating relatively modest population sensitivity.
The county's disaster history tells the same story: Haskell County has received 34 federal disaster declarations since 1968, including 15 for severe storm events and 7 for severe ice storm events. The most recent was Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding (tornado), declared in April 2024.
Among 77 Oklahoma counties, Haskell County ranks #64 for overall natural disaster risk.
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Drought | High | 23.41 / yr | $2M |
| Wildfire | Medium | 0.02 / yr | $2M |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 1.43 / yr | $328K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 25.11 / yr | $650K |
| Hail | Low | 7.07 / yr | $323K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.58 / yr | $1M |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $30K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $108K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 6.47 / yr | $31K |
| Lightning | Low | 59.04 / yr | $105K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 1.43 / yr | $3M |
| Strong Wind | Low | 4.95 / yr | $188K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.22 / yr | $112 |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.95 / yr | $189K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Disaster History
Haskell County has received 34 federal disaster declarations since 1968, most recently Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding in April 2024. Most frequent causes: Severe Storm (15), Severe Ice Storm (7), Flood (6).
| Declared | Type | Disaster |
|---|---|---|
| April 2024 | Tornado | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding |
| February 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storms |
| February 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| June 2019 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding |
| May 2019 | Flood | Flooding |
| May 2017 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding |
| February 2016 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms and Flooding |
| May 2015 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding |
Showing the 10 most recent of 34 declarations.
Source: FEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (OpenFEMA).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Haskell County?
Haskell County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 30.5 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 31th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Haskell County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (High, $2M EAL), Wildfire (Medium, $2M EAL), Ice Storm (Medium, $328K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Haskell County compare to other Oklahoma counties?
Haskell County ranks #64 of 77 Oklahoma counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
How many federally declared disasters has Haskell County had?
FEMA records 34 federal disaster declarations for Haskell County since 1968, most often 15 for severe storm events and 7 for severe ice storm events. The most recent was Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding, declared in April 2024.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Haskell County's $9M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.